"An agency whose mission has been producing, publishing, and recording our Nation’s history has made some history of its own. Section 1301 of H.R. 83, the legislation providing consolidated and further continuing appropriations for FY 2015 that was recently passed by Congress and signed into law last night by President Barack Obama, changes the name of the Government Printing Office to the Government Publishing Office. Publishing reflects the increasingly prominent role that GPO plays in providing access to Government information in digital formats through the agency's Federal Digital System, apps, eBooks, and related technologies. The information needs of Congress, Federal agencies, and the public have evolved beyond only print and GPO has transformed itself to meet its customers' needs." (from GPO Press Release)<br><br>

This book about various subjects, formats and time periods covered in the U.S. Serial Set is edited by Andrea Sevetson, a longtime member of GODORT, and many of the chapters are authored by GODORT members. The price of the book is $80.00. '''Proquest is donating all profits from the sale of the book to GODORT.'''

*'''[http://fdlp.gov/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1915:public-printer-names-new-members-to-depository-library-council&catid=8:news-events&Itemid=145 Public Printer Names New Members to Depository Library Council]''' Congratulations to David Cismowski, Daniel Cornwall, John Richard Gause, Jr., Scott Matheson, and Teri Taylor!

* [http://connect.ala.org/node/160222 FDLP Issues Within ALA] Group established on ALA Connect. GODORT members are encouraged to join and participate in the discussion.

* [http://connect.ala.org/node/160222 FDLP Issues Within ALA] Group established on ALA Connect. GODORT members are encouraged to join and participate in the discussion.

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* The [http://wikis.ala.org/godort/images/b/b7/CommComm_final_report.pdf final recommendations] of the [http://connect.ala.org/node/85003 ad hoc Committee on Communications] have been approved by GODORT Steering - June 2010

* The [http://wikis.ala.org/godort/images/b/b7/CommComm_final_report.pdf final recommendations] of the [http://connect.ala.org/node/85003 ad hoc Committee on Communications] have been approved by GODORT Steering - June 2010

Start Annual off on the right flip-flop with GODORT's premier networking and social event. Join us at [http://www.margaritavillelasvegas.com/welcome.html Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville] in the Flamingo (3555 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas), Friday, June 27, 2014 from 5pm to 7pm.

The 2014 GODORT Reception and Awards Ceremony during ALA Annual will take place in the Goldfield Room at the Lied Library on the UNLV campus from 6:30-8PM on Sunday, June 29. The Library is located at 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, about two miles from the Convention Center. [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Lied+Library/@36.133447,-115.1436279,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x80c8c5aaac92d4c7:0xb35aeebadf2317af Map to Library] Directions and information on some transportation options will be sent as we get closer to the event.

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Come and mingle with fellow documents folks and with our sponsors and the award recipients. Everyone is welcome; remember, you don't have to be a GODORT member to attend. [http://goo.gl/gfZU6r Please RSVP].

**[http://wikis.ala.org/godort/index.php/Exchange '''GODORT Exchange'''] - Designed to assist with the successful management of government information, the Exchange is a set of resources providing access to government information librarian created content in one place. Find content or contribute your own to share with others.

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**'''[http://www.ala.org/ala/godort/godortcommittees/godorteducation/discussiongroupa/egovernmentbibliography.cfm E-Government References for Further Reading]'''

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**'''Competencies''' - Targeted to beginning government information librarians and to general reference librarians. Includes a survey and separate parts for federal, state, & international competencies.

**'''Competencies: Current''' - Targeted to beginning government information librarians and to general reference librarians. Includes a survey and separate parts for federal, state, & international competencies.

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***[http://wikis.ala.org/godort/index.php/State_Agency_Databases Pt. 2 - '''State''' Government Information Competencies - State Agencies Databases]. Since state information varies widely, the State and Local Task Force decided proficiency in using these databases would demonstrate competency.

***[http://wikis.ala.org/godort/index.php/State_Agency_Databases Pt. 2 - '''State''' Government Information Competencies - State Agencies Databases]. Since state information varies widely, the State and Local Task Force decided proficiency in using these databases would demonstrate competency.

What is GODORT?
GODORT is the Government Documents Round Table of the American Library Association.

The purposes of the Government Documents Round Table are:
(a) to provide a forum for the discussion of problems and concerns and for the exchange of ideas by librarians working with government documents;
(b) to provide a nexus for initiating and supporting programs to increase the availability, use and bibliographic control of documents;
(c) to increase communication between documents librarians and the larger community of information professionals;
(d) to contribute to the education and training of documents librarians.

Who can be a member of GODORT?

Any member of ALA may elect to become a personal member of the Round Table upon payment of Round Table annual dues. Only Round Table members who are personal members of ALA receive the right to vote and hold office. ALA and GODORT offer special student membership dues rates for library school students.

GPO is Now the Government Publishing Office

"An agency whose mission has been producing, publishing, and recording our Nation’s history has made some history of its own. Section 1301 of H.R. 83, the legislation providing consolidated and further continuing appropriations for FY 2015 that was recently passed by Congress and signed into law last night by President Barack Obama, changes the name of the Government Printing Office to the Government Publishing Office. Publishing reflects the increasingly prominent role that GPO plays in providing access to Government information in digital formats through the agency's Federal Digital System, apps, eBooks, and related technologies. The information needs of Congress, Federal agencies, and the public have evolved beyond only print and GPO has transformed itself to meet its customers' needs." (from GPO Press Release)

The Serial Set: Its Make-up and Content

This book about various subjects, formats and time periods covered in the U.S. Serial Set is edited by Andrea Sevetson, a longtime member of GODORT, and many of the chapters are authored by GODORT members. The price of the book is $80.00. Proquest is donating all profits from the sale of the book to GODORT.

GODORT Happy Hour
Start Annual off on the right flip-flop with GODORT's premier networking and social event. Join us at Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville in the Flamingo (3555 Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas), Friday, June 27, 2014 from 5pm to 7pm.

Reception and Awards Ceremony
The 2014 GODORT Reception and Awards Ceremony during ALA Annual will take place in the Goldfield Room at the Lied Library on the UNLV campus from 6:30-8PM on Sunday, June 29. The Library is located at 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, about two miles from the Convention Center. Map to Library Directions and information on some transportation options will be sent as we get closer to the event.

Come and mingle with fellow documents folks and with our sponsors and the award recipients. Everyone is welcome; remember, you don't have to be a GODORT member to attend. Please RSVP.

Don't fret! There is a way to socialize and network with your Government Documents colleagues and friends at ALA Midwinter In Philadelphia.
Join us at 10 Arts Bistro & Lounge at the Ritz-Carlton for the GODORT Happy Hour.
5-7 pm on Friday January 24. Restaurant InfoMap
Just about two blocks from the last meetings! Happy hour specials on food and drinks! Don't miss it!

GODORT Projects

GODORT Exchange - Designed to assist with the successful management of government information, the Exchange is a set of resources providing access to government information librarian created content in one place. Find content or contribute your own to share with others.

Competencies - Targeted to beginning government information librarians and to general reference librarians. Includes a survey and separate parts for federal, state, & international competencies.

IGO/NGO search: A project using Google to create a search engine for Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs) and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs).

Publishing Policies and Practices: a project to document acquisitions and collection development information specific to international organizations, national governments and the vendors with whom they work.

Several people have asked about RSS feeds for the wiki. Currently there are RSS feeds only for "Recent Changes" and a couple of other pages. However, you can use the "watch" function to have the system email you whenever a watched page (and its associated discussion/talk page) is updated. Go to the page you want to watch, and click on the "Watch" tab at the top of the page. You can also click on "My watchlist" to see and edit the list of pages you're watching.